Phones · 2026 · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Fold8 is short and wide when closed and opens into a 7.6-inch workspace. Its proportions suit reading, websites and side-by-side apps. Unlike the Ultra, it has two rear cameras and no Flex Mode for partly folded use.

SM-F971BZWCTUR · Cream, 12 GB / 512 GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — Cream Galaxy Z Fold8, unfolded front and rear views; image from the SM-F971BZWCTUR gallery.
Cream Galaxy Z Fold8, unfolded front and rear views; image from the SM-F971BZWCTUR gallery.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
AnnouncementJuly 22, 2026
Main display7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1848 × 2448; 1–120 Hz
Cover display5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1248 × 1972; 1–120 Hz
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory and storage12 GB RAM / 512 GB
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8; autofocus and OIS
Ultrawide camera50 MP, f/1.9; autofocus
Front camerasSeparate 10 MP f/2.2 cameras on inner and cover displays
Video recordingUp to 7680 × 4320 at 30 fps
Battery4800 mAh typical; 4660 mAh rated
Charging45 W wired; 20 W wireless support

Adapter separate; actual speed depends on charging conditions.

USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
WirelessWi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC and UWB
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM
Folded dimensions123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm (height × width × thickness)
Unfolded dimensions123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm
Weight201 g
Water resistanceIP48; laboratory test at 1.5 m in fresh water for 30 minutes

Not recommended for pool/sea use; resistance is not permanent.

SoftwareAndroid 17 / One UI 9 at launch
Partly folded useFlex Mode not supported

From the manufacturer

Samsung emphasizes wide display proportions, a lightweight body and using multiple apps together. Samsung

Strengths and limitations

  • In MySmartPrice’s lab test, the PCMark battery test lasted 16 hours 37 minutes at 50% brightness; peak measured brightness was 2250 on the cover screen and 2410 on the inner screen. The CPU throttling test kept 49% of performance and 3DMark stability was 48%. The testers found the hinge smooth and the crease barely visible, and counted against it that it is hard to open one-handed and has no telephoto camera at this price.

    Indian-market test unit; the page does not clearly state the storage version tested (12 GB / 256 GB is listed). Same model family as the 12 GB / 512 GB SM-F971B in this entry.

    MySmartPrice: Galaxy Z Fold 8 lab test results

Owner experiences and issues

  • Mandolorian likes the portability of the short, wide body and switching to a larger screen. Bueno also praises the display and app switching.

    Best Buy: Cream and Lavender 256 GB; both verified, incentivized, two-week experiences. Not a performance measurement of the 512 GB variant.

    Best Buy: Galaxy Z Fold8 customer reviews

Tags

2026FOLDABLE5GOLEDWi-Fi 7

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Sources

  1. Samsung: Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 announcement
  2. Samsung SM-F976B/F971B/F776B user guide, Rev.1.0
  3. Samsung SM-F971BZWCTUR specifications
  4. Best Buy: Galaxy Z Fold8 customer reviews
  5. MySmartPrice: Galaxy Z Fold 8 lab test results